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With FY18 budget passed, Gateway School Committee moves forward By AMY PORTER Correspondent HUNTINGTON – The Gateway Regional School Committee met Wednesday in its first regular meeting after the FY18 budget passed on its third try in Huntington a week ago, allowing the district to move forward with school business. Business & Finance Director Stephanie Fisk also reported that she has begun meeting with the administrative team and department heads to review the FY19 budget. Fisk gave a report on the Facilities and Maintenance program, introducing Ed Quinn, facilities director; Bret Hartley, maintenance/grounds and second shift supervisor, and Joanne Frappier, head custodian in Littleville Elementary to the School Committee. Completed improvements at the schools included a renovation of the courtyard inside the main campus, well replacement, new rubber flooring in Chester and
at the entrances to the main complex, new gym wall mats, one completed field renovation and another to start in the spring. Future renovations that will require capital funding include a boiler replacement, the high school gym, and the roof for the main complex. Fisk said a company donated new light bulbs last year, saving the school 15,000 kilowatt hours. Altogether since last year’s lighting improvements, the school has saved 63,000 kw hours. Fisk reviewed recommendations made by the Massachusetts Association of Retired Superintendents (MARS). Overall, she said the group praised the site cleanliness. She also said comments from outside groups visiting the facilities and grounds have been favorable. School Committee chair Michele Crane of Russell echoed Fisk’s comments, saying she receives many comments about how bright and clean the facilities are. She also called it “super nice for the
Students learn the risks of distracted driving By DAN DESROCHERS Correspondent WESTFIELD—Students at Westfield Technical Academy (WTA) have been able to learn about the dangers of driving while distracted through an anti-distracted driving program. Students this week are taking part in Distractology, an antidistracted driving program developed and funded through the Arbella Insurance Foundation, with members of Roger Butler Insurance Agency presenting the program, as well. The program, which is being used by about 20 students a day, is an interactive computer-based simulation where drivers operate a virtual car, complete with pedals, steering wheel and turn signaling, through a variety of road conditions, while also performing tasks such as texting while driving and changing the radio station. As the students go through the program, they are given a variety of obstacles that you may encounter while driving, such as vehicles changing lanes, “blind” turns and people utilizing a crosswalk. And while these encounters occur, WTA student Brooke students are also asked to perThompson starts to operate form the tasks that distract her phone while drifting drivers on a daily basis, which into the breakdown lane in frequently result in an accident the simulator. in the simulation. “In one to two seconds it happens, very fast,” Nick Romani Prpich, Distractology manager and trainer for Arbella, said. After the virtual accidents, Romani Prpich said that the simulator shows the drivers what occurred and what could have been done to prevent it. According to Clarissa Butler Simone, owner and Vice President of Roger Butler Insurance Agency, the program is meant to teach teenagers the effects distracted driving, such as texting while driving, can have on their ability to operate vehicles. “Texting while driving impacts greatly,” she said. “It’s compared to driving under the influence in impairing your driving reflexes.” According to Westfield Police Capt. Michael McCabe, texting while driving is also dangerous due to what it takes to partake in the task. “Texting while driving is not like listening to the radio,” he said. “It engages another part of the brain. If you text you have to concentrate on what you’re doing.” Texting while driving, according to McCabe, also comes with fines if cited. First offense is $100, second is $200 and each subsequent offense thereafter is $500 in Massachusetts. And while it is not a surcharge on your license according to See Distractology, Page 3
The trailer for Distractology in a parking lot at WTA.
kids,” adding that while they may not mention it, the facilities are an intangible benefit for the students. Community Relations director Wendy Long reported that she has been speaking with the Westfield YMCA about the possibility of the Y taking over the Wellness Center, which has been closed to the public since September, although still open for students during the day. She said they have to do a feasibility study first to see how many hours they might be able to open it. Long has also been looking into restarting the after-school program in the Middle School, which has been closed for two years since a grant with the 21st Century Collaborative ended. Long said next year they will be eligible to reapply for the grant. She and Jason Finnie also discussed with Westfield Y director Andrea Allard about after-school programming, although Long said that program would not be tied to educational standards like
Gateway Business & Finance director Stephanie Fisk (left) reports to members of the School Committee Wednesday. the 21st Century Collaborative was. She said she is thinking about waiting and applying for that grant, as she hasn’t heard a lot of comments from parents or students about the lack of after-school programming. See FY18 Budget, Page 3
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The covered bridge located at 412-418 College Highway in Southwick
Berkshire Museum Controversy:
Selling off its art to pay the bills
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By MARK G. AUERBACH Correspondent There’s enough drama happening at Pittsfield’s Berkshire Museum to fill every theatre stage in Massachusetts. The Berkshire Museum, in Pittsfield, MA, in order to fund museum operations and refresh its new mission, boost its endowment, and pay down its expenses, has engaged Sotheby’s to sell off up to forty The Berkshire Museum pieces of art, two by Norman Rockwell, and others by artists like Alexander Calder. The community, from donors to community leaders, to arts administrators, is outraged. The sale begins in November, and a large group of people are protesting loudly. Two sons of Norman Rockwell have filed suit against the Museum, because they believe the sale of the art violates the public’s trust and the donor’s wishes: to donate art for the people of Berkshire County. Once the art is sold, it will fall into the hands of collectors or museums elsewhere. Museum professionals and arts activist question whether the Museum’s finances are as dire as stated, and want to see the finances, so they can evaluate and help. They’ve been rebuffed. The Berkshire Museum leadership has refused to meet. The Massachusetts Cultural Council put a hold on a $22,000 grant pending an inquiry by the Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office. The Smithsonian has cut ties with the Museum. Van Shields, mastermind of the art sale, is now on medical leave through year’s end, and is not available for comment. The Berkshire Museum’s plan is ambitious. https://berkshiremuseum. org/newvision/ And many people are willing to advise them on how to proceed, without selling off the art. Opponents say they’re not being listened to. The Berkshire Museum, located in downtown Pittsfield between The Colonial Theatre, owned by Berkshire Theatre Group, and Barrington Stage, has been the center of Pittsfield’s cultural life since 1903, when the museum of art, natural history, science, and ancient civilization, was founded by Zenas Crane. The third-generation owner of Crane and Company, who made paper for the U.S. Treasury, envisioned a cultural center similar to that of the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Smithsonian for the people of Pittsfield and Berkshire County. Like many other museums nationwide and other cultural institutions in Western Massachusetts, major corporate support and the donor base is diminishing. Pittsfield’s major corporation, General Electric, downsized See Selling Art, Page 3
Westfield Road Construction Updates WESTFIELD – The City of Westfield issued an update Wednesday on several road construction projects. Little River Road Paving of the top course on Little River Road will take place this Friday (10/27) and Saturday (10/28), 7:00 am – 5:00 pm. Weather permitting. That will be Shaker Road and Little River from Shaker Road towards the Fire Station. Expect significant delays, with only one lane open. Other Paving Lane Construction will also be milling and overlaying part of Montgomery Road (North St. to MA Pike Bridge), Cabot Road (full length), and Dry Bridge Road (Springdale Rd. to Sandy Hill Rd.), starting next week (10/30). The City of Westfield will be reconstructing and repaving Avery Street. That project will begin in November. If there are any questions regarding any of these projects, please contact the Westfield Engineering Department at, (413) 572-6219.
Covered bridge concerns back before Selectboard By GREG FITZPATRICK Correspondent SOUTHWICK – During Monday night’s meeting, the Select Board looked to move forward with concerns surrounding a covered bridge that is located on 412-418 College Hwy. A meeting was scheduled with the Select Board, Southwick Fire Chief Russ Anderson, and the four neighbors that own the bridge. The Select Board’s hope was to have some information from the engineer that the owners of the bridge had selected. The engineer was going to look and determine if the bridge would have the safety and integrity to hold large vehicles, like fire trucks and ambulances that may need to cross the bridge in case of an emergency. With no new information being relayed by the owners, the Select Board took a vote to pass the matter along to Anderson and Chief Administrative Officer Karl Stinehart. According to Stinehart, the town attorney has been instructed to get involved to see if he can facilitate any movement between the town and the landowners. Before the scheduled meeting on Monday, the Select Board held a public hearing on July 26 with three of the neighbors to discuss the matter. In a story from July 26, Anderson brought this issue to the Select Board after the past fire chief indicated that the 2007 Nor’easter storm may have jeopardized the bridge. It was also noted that the department’s fire truck tanker weights 45 tons and years back, the covered bridge was rated for 65 tons.
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Review: Goodspeed Stages ‘Rags’ By MARK G. AUERBACH Correspondent Goodspeed Musicals’ ambitious revisal of a famous Broadway flop, Rags, has so much going for it. Its creators revamped its plot, and took its exquisite score, and enhanced it with Dan DeLange’s superb orchestrations. Some characters from the original are gone; some characters are retooled, and others are given more contemporary purpose. And, the story of America’s turn-of-the-century immigrants and the public’s reaction to them, seems more poignant in terms of today’s current events. Rags had high hopes, when it launched its pre-Broadway tryout in Boston in 1986. It featured a high caliber creative team. Joseph Stein, librettist of Fiddler on The Roof wrote the script. Charles Strouse of Bye Bye Birdie and Annie fame wrote the music. Stephen Schwartz, composer and lyricist of Godspell and Pippin, wrote the lyrics, and the cast featured the beloved Metropolitan Opera diva Teresa Stratas in her Broadway debut. Rags, set in New York’s Lower East Side in 1910, told the story of Rebecca, a Jewish immigrant from the shtetl, who came to America in search of finding her husband. The tryout was full of problems, andRags moved on to New York with little advance sales, little money in the bank, and little audience interest, Who wanted to see aFiddler v2, when the hot tickets in town were Cats, A Chorus Line, 42nd Street and La Cage Aux Folles? Rags closed after four performances, but an original cast recording was made, albeit with Julia Migenes instead of Teresa Stratas, and the music and lyrics have become classics. There have been numerous attempts at reviving Rags over the year. Goodspeed, with TheaterWorks director Rob Ruggiero helming the revisal, and Strouse and Schwartz ready to review and revise, went to work. Stein had passed away, and new scripter David Thompson joined the team. The Goodspeed team added some characters, deleted others, moved songs around, dropped a few, found some others, and completely revamped Rags with a more concise vision. Rebecca is now
a woman with a trade, who wants a better life for her son and herself. The many subplots of Rags have been refocused. The Charles Strouse and Stephen Schwartz score is one gem after another, and the new book, which takes a while to pick up steam, is fused with the almost sung-through musical. Rob Ruggiero’s direction, combined with Parker Esse’s charming choreography brings out the best of Rags, on a complex and innovative revolving set designed by Michael Schweikardt , with outstanding projections by Luke Cantarella. Linda Cho’s costumes run the range from shtetl schmattas to uptown elegance.Rags is a feast for the eyes and the ears. Ruggiero’s cast is perfect. Samantha Massell’s performance as Rebecca, is a powerhouse, with strong assertive vocals and nuance. Sean MacLaughlin, who I found so commanding a presence in the Evita tour at The Bushnell a couple of years ago, gives an equally unforgettable performance as an Italian immigrant, Sal, who takes an interest in Rebecca. Ruggiero brought David Harris, an alum of Sean MacLaughlin with the cast in Goodspeed Musicals’ TheaterWorks’ Next to Normal, to Rags as a character not in the original. He’s terrific, as are Adam Heller and Lori Wilner, who Rags. (Photo by Diane Sobolewski) played Tevye and Golde in Ruggiero’s Goodspeed production of Fiddler on The Roof. I very much iked Nathan Salstone’s perfor- Revised book by David Thompson. Music by Charles Strouse. mance as Ben, a schlepper turned songwriter and Sara Kapner as Lyrics by Stephen Schwartz. Directed by Rob Ruggiero. Musical direction by Michael O’Flaherty. Choreography by Parker Esse. Bella. The ensemble is great on every level. I saw Rags during its Boston tryout in 1986, and Imy take-away Scenic design by Michael Schweikardt . Costume design by Linda was the exquisite score. I just didn’t relate to the characters and the Cho. Lighting Design by John Lasiter. Projection Design by Luke story. Now, after seeing Ragtime at Barrington Stage and Newsies Cantarella. Sound design by Jay Hilton. Wig & Hair Design by at Connecticut Repertory Theatre in the last few months, I think that Mark Adam Rampmeyer. Orchestrations by Dan DeLange. Vocal Rags may have the most powerful story to tell about America’s Arrangements by David Loud. Through December 10..Goodspeed rapid growth and change at the turn-of-the-century. It certainly Opera House, East Haddam, CT. For tickets: 860-873-8668 brings immigration issues center stage, and the difficulties people orwww.goodspeed.org. — face in a brand new world. The cast shared where their families came from in their bios. Rags reminds us, as one of its most power- Mark G. Auerbach studied theatre at American University and the Yale School of Drama. He’s worked for arts organizations ful ballads says, we’re all “children of the wind”. and reported on theatre for newspapers and radio. He produc*** es and hosts ArtsBeat Radio on 89.5fm/WSKB. Goodspeed Musicals presents Rags. Book by Joseph Stein.
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Police post ‘pumpkin lineup’ after recovering stolen squash MARYLAND HEIGHTS, Mo. (AP) — Police who caught three teenagers orangehanded with 48 stolen pumpkins — and one gourd — are asking residents of a St. Louis suburb to view a “pumpkin lineup” online to see if their Halloween squash are among those recovered. The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports that pumpkins began vanishing last week from subdivisions of Maryland Heights. Police quickly tracked down the boys and their pumpkin-crammed SUV that Capt. Scott Will says was “top-to-bottom orange.” The next day, officers snapped a picture of the abducted decor and posted it to Facebook . Will says police have been “inundated” with people coming to track down their Halloween pumpkins. About a dozen remained unclaimed Tuesday. None are carved. Two 18-year-olds are charged with misdemeanor stealing, while a 16-year-old has been referred to juvenile court.
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TODAY IN HISTORY Today is Thursday, Oct. 26, the 299th day of 2017. There are 66 days left in the year.
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n October 26th, 1881, the “Gunfight at the O.K. Corral” took place in Tombstone, Arizona, as Wyatt Earp, his two brothers and “Doc” Holliday confronted Ike Clanton’s gang. Three members of Clanton’s gang were killed; Earp’s brothers and Holliday were wounded.
ON THIS DATE: In 1774, the First Continental Congress adjourned in Philadelphia.
In 1972, national security adviser Henry Kissinger declared, “Peace is at hand” in Vietnam. Aviation innovator Igor Sikorsky died in Easton, Connecticut, at age 83. In 1984, “Baby Fae,” a newborn with a severe heart defect, was given the heart of a baboon in an experimental transplant in Loma Linda, California. (Baby Fae lived 21 days with the animal heart.)
In 1825, the Erie Canal opened in upstate New York, connecting Lake Erie and the Hudson River.
In 1994, Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin of Israel and Prime Minister Abdel Salam Majali of Jordan signed a peace treaty during a ceremony at the Israeli-Jordanian border attended by President Bill Clinton.
In 1861, the legendary Pony Express officially ceased operations, giving way to the transcontinental telegraph. (The last run of the Pony Express was completed the following month.)
In 2001, President George W. Bush signed the USA Patriot Act, giving authorities unprecedented ability to search, seize, detain or eavesdrop in their pursuit of possible terrorists.
In 1921, the Chicago Theatre, billed as “the Wonder Theatre of the World,” first opened. In 1944, the World War II Battle of Leyte Gulf ended in a major Allied victory over Japanese forces, whose naval capabilities were badly crippled. In 1949, President Harry S. Truman signed a measure raising the minimum wage from 40 to 75 cents an hour. In 1958, Pan American Airways flew its first Boeing 707 jetliner from New York to Paris in 8 hours and 41 minutes. In 1967, the Shah of Iran, Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, crowned himself emperor after 26 years on the Peacock Throne.
TEN YEARS AGO: A federal jury in Kansas City, Missouri, decided that Lisa Montgomery, convicted of killing expectant mother Bobbie Jo Stinnett and cutting the baby from her womb, should receive the death penalty. (Montgomery remains on death row.) The Georgia Supreme Court freed Genarlow Wilson, saying his 10-year sentence for consensual oral sex with another teenager, a 15-year-old girl, was cruel and unusual punishment. Friedman Paul Erhardt, television’s “Chef Tell,” died in Upper Black Eddy, Pennsylvania, at age 63.
FIVE YEARS AGO:
After leaving nearly five dozen people dead in the Caribbean, Hurricane Sandy headed toward the eastern United States, with forecasters warning that it would merge
with two winter storm systems to create a megastorm. The National Hockey League announced that its labor dispute would force the cancellation of all games through the end of November.
ONE YEAR AGO: The Pentagon worked to stave off a public relations nightmare, suspending efforts to force California National Guard troops who served in Iraq and Afghanistan to repay enlistment bonuses that might have been improperly awarded. A pair of strong aftershocks shook central Italy, two months after a powerful earthquake killed nearly 300 people. The Chicago Cubs beat Cleveland 5-1 in Game 2 for their first victory during a World Series since 1945.
TODAY’S BIRTHDAYS: Actress Shelley Morrison is 81. Actress Jaclyn Smith is 72. TV host Pat Sajak is 71. Hillary Rodham Clinton is 70. Musician Bootsy Collins is 66. Actor James Pickens Jr. is 65. Rock musician Keith Strickland (The B-52’s) is 64. Actor D.W. Moffett is 63. Actress-singer Rita Wilson is 61. The president of Bolivia, Evo Morales, is 58. Actor Patrick Breen is 57. Actor Dylan McDermott is 56. Actor Cary Elwes is 55. Singer Natalie Merchant is 54. Actor Steve Valentine is 51. Country singer Keith Urban is 50. Actor Tom Cavanagh is 49. Actress Rosemarie DeWitt is 46. Actor Anthony Rapp is 46. Writer-producer Seth MacFarlane (TV: “Family Guy”) is 44. TV correspondent and co-host Paula Faris (TV: “The View”) is 42. Actress Lennon Parham is 42. Actor Hal Ozsan is 41. Actor Jon Heder is 40. Singer Mark Barry (BBMak) is 39. Actor Jonathan Chase is 38. Olympic silver medal figure skater Sasha Cohen is 33. Rapper Schoolboy Q is 31. Actor Beulah Koale (TV: “Hawaii Five-0”) is 26.
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McCabe, Butler Simone said that for junior operators under 18 it is. Texting while driving is not the only distraction, however. Other distractions can include food, drink, changing radio stations or operating your phone while driving, among other items. Two of the students that partook in the Distractology program, WTA juniors and driver’s license holders Brooke Thompson and Jocelyn Rodriguez, said that the program helped them realize how impactful distracted driving can be. “It was eye opening and actually scary because I tend to look at my phone,” Thompson said, adding that the program may change her driving habits. Rodriguez said that the program was “really realistic,” and said that it will also change her driving habits. “I will be more aware and alert of my surroundings,” she said. According to an Arbella Insurance press release related to the event: “According to the CDC, 9 people are killed every hour and more than 1,000 are injured as a result of distracted drivers. Teens have the highest crash rate of any group in the United States. According to new research from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, new teen drivers ages 16-17 years old are three times as likely as adults to be involved in a deadly crash. What’s more, 86 percent of teenage drivers have driven while distracted, even though 84 percent know it’s dangerous.” For participating, students receive a $15 gas card, and upon completing an online course afterward, Butler Simone said that some insurance companies, such as Arbella, recognize the course as a discount. The event will be continuing at WTA until Friday, Oct. 27.
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Surprise Campaign Andrew Surprise, Ward 3 City Councilor, discusses the Medical Zoning District legislation and budget issues of where the tax money comes from and goes to. . (Photo by Lynn F, Boscher)
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in 1987, leaving a gap in funding. The donor base of philanthropists aged out of giving. Berkshire Museum hired Van Shields, a museum administrator, in 2011 to move the museum in a more stable direction. Shields and his board and staff developed a new plan to boost the future of the museum. They involved the community in focus groups, but they weren’t transparent as to how the plan might be paid for, through de-accession of the museum’s art. The Museum’s President of the Board of Trustees, Elizabeth McGraw, posted a statement summarizing the Board’s stance.https://berkshiremuseum.org/newvision/dear-community/ Meanwhile activists are compiling news stories and setting up actions through several venues. Save the Art – Save the Museumis a citizens’ group dedicated to serving and preserving the integrity of the Berkshire Museum and its collections. It began as a grassroots effort on social media shortly after the Museum announced plans for the sale in July. Members now meet regularly to organize opposition to the deaccession as well as to educate the public on viable alternatives to it. Save the Art – Save the Museum will hold a public event on Saturday, Oct. 28, from 11 AM-1PM on the sidewalk outside the Berkshire Museum on South Street in Pittsfield, to “pause” the sale. Leslie Ferrin, co-founder of Pinch Pottery in Northampton, and Director of Ferrin Contemporary on the MASS MoCA campus in North Adams, has been a leader in the arts community for decades. Ferrin says, “ If there is a pause on the sale, the Museum board would have time to explore the many viable options available to the Berkshire Museum allowing them to keep the art and build a collection that connects the best of the past to the present day art, artists and regional collections. We have sought out dialogue with the trustees since the sale was announced. We hope they accept the invitation of this public letter and join us in finding an alternative solution to selling the art and destroying the public trust.” For information on the Berkshire Museum. https://berkshiremuseum.org/ For information on the FoleyHoag lawsuit: FoleyHoag Announcement of law suit: http://www. foleyhoag.com/news-and-events/news/2017/october/foley-hoag-seeks-temporary-restrainingorder-against-trustees-of-the-berkshire-museum-to-prevent-sale-of-significant-artwork For information on Save The Art–Save The Museum: www.artberkshires.org or visit the Facebook Page. SAVE THE ART at the Berkshire Museum of Natural History AND Art. ——— Mark G. Auerbach studied theatre at American University and the Yale School of Drama. He’s worked for arts organizations and reported on theatre for newspapers and radio. Mark produces and hosts ArtsBeat Radio on 89.5fm/WSKB.
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“I wouldn’t take people not asking questions as meaning they’re not interested,” said Russell representative Tara Balboni. She said the middle school students took a hit when the program closed, and offerings for them are slim. “It was wonderful. They would do their homework and get tons of exercise,” Balboni said. “Because it hasn’t been here, people don’t know about it,” said Martha Otterbeck of Chester. She said she has had comments from staff and some kids about the closing of the Wellness Center. In response to another question, Long said the option for the Y to run the Wellness Center is separate and apart from the after-school programming. Gateway Superintendent David B. Hopson reported that the district will join the Hampshire Educational Collaborative for professional development opportunities. He said their increased offerings have made it worthwhile to join, and would also give the district an opportunity to have a voice in future directions they take. Hopson also said that the Massachusetts
Association of School Committees (MASC) has identified more than 100 policies that need to be revised due to new legislation. It was agreed that the policy sub-committee will work on 15 to 20 at a time. Long reported that a group of high school students has begun a community service project to gather donations for the Hurricane Maria relief effort in Puerto Rico. Each school will be collecting different new, unused items from now until November 8. Chester and Littleville elementary schools will collect school supplies, the middle school will collect personal care items, and the high school will collect infant care items. A community collection will also be held on Saturday, Nov. 4 from 12 noon to 2 p.m. at the Gateway soccer field. The next School Committee meeting will be a joint budget meeting with representatives from the towns on Wed, Nov. 8 at 7 p.m. The next facilitated planning meeting with MARS consultants, School Committee and town representatives will be held on Thursday, Nov. 2 at 7 p.m. Both meetings will take place at Gateway.
Dondley Campaign Councilor at Large, Steve Dondley campaign is off to a final push. Family and supporters came to wish him well at his gathering at the Tavern. (Photo by Lynn F, Boscher)
Coin show set for Sunday WEST SPRINGFIELD – Area residents with an interest in coin collecting will have an opportunity to further their hobby on Sunday, Oct. 29, at the West Springfield Coin Club’s semi-annual coin show at the Dante Club. At a recent meeting, club president Peter Setian said that 22 dealers will set up for the show who will buy, sell and appraise coins and coin related collectibles in the hall at the club on the corner of Baldwin Street and Memorial Avenue. The show will begin at 9:30 a.m. and continue until 3 p.m. Both admission to the show and parking at the Dante Club are free. The show will include a raffle and door prizes for previous attendees who bring with them the postcards they received inviting them to this show. The West Springfield Coin Club has sponsored semi-annual coin shows for decades and recently celebrated its fiftieth anniversary. The members meet monthly (with a summer hiatus during July and August) at the Mittineague Congregational Church, 1840 Westfield St., West Springfield. Guests are always welcome.The meetings are generally staged on the second Sunday of the month at 7 p.m. The remaining meetings of 2017 will be on Nov. 12 and Dec. 10. At each meeting, a program about a specific aspect of coin collecting is offered after the club’s business is conducted. Following a social break, members of the club offer a small auction with a limited selection of coins and related items.
GOVERNMENT MEETINGS THURSDAY, OCT. 26
SOUTHWICK: Community Preservation Committee Meeting at 7 pm Lake Management Committee Meeting at 7 pm
MONDAY, OCT. 30
GRANVILLE: Selectboard & Assessors Meeting at 7 pm
BLANDFORD: Assessor’s Meeting at 6 pm Selectboard Meeting at 7 pm Zoning Board Meeting at 7 pm
TOLLAND: Men’s Coffee at PSC Building at 7:45 am Board of Selectmen at 5 pm
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Hilltown Interfaith Initiative on Domestic Violence A faith community’s response to domestic violence can save lives or increase danger. It’s complicated. To take on the complexity, we launched the Hilltown Interfaith Initiative on Domestic Violence three years ago. We train faith leaders and urge them to talk about domestic violence in their sermons. We give them outreach materials for their community halls, bathrooms, and weekly bulletins. Last May, we held an interfaith vigil in Huntington, hopefully the first of many. If it were simple, we wouldn’t need to do all this. But abusive people are not simple. They often present publicly as pillars of the community. But they are also known to misuse scripture to manipulate, scare and control their spouses in private. They may tell their spouse that if they leave they will break the covenant of marriage and lose their relationship with God. But we know it is the abusive partner who breaks the covenant, not the person who leaves because of abuse. They may talk about the call to forgiveness, but the call to forgive is not a call to tolerate abuse. And while we hope forgiveness will eventually come, we realize forgiveness is a process that takes time, and it too is complicated. They may talk about suffering as a part of the spiritual path, but no one is called on to suffer in vain or to be abused by someone who claims to love them. They may argue that the man is the head of the household and should do as he pleases, forgetting that we are called upon to be responsible to one another, and to act in peace and kindness. If domestic violence were simple, we could just tell couples to go to counseling. But couples counseling when there is abuse can increase danger. Domestic violence is fundamentally about power and control. If what comes out in counseling makes the abusive person feel they are losing control of the relationship or that their spouse might leave, the relationship can become more dangerous as the abuser tries to reassert power. If there is abuse in a relationship, only individual counseling is safe. In addition, the abused should work with a domestic violence advocate to create a safety plan. Victims are not likely to tell their faith community about abuse until faith leaders start talking. We have to start from this premise: an abusive partner will tell their victim that the abuse is their fault, that no one will believe them if they disclose the abuse, and that if they leave the relationship they will be abandoned by their faith community. The abusive partner plans on the abused feeling shame, and skillfully uses this shame to keep them quiet. But the shame is not theirs, it’s the abuser’s. It’s October, domestic violence awareness month. We want faith communities to raise awareness, and to start playing a leading role on this issue. The faithful have led the charge on so many social justice issues. Why should this shockingly contemporary issue be any different? Reverend Carol B. Smith Monica Moran The Rev. Carol B. Smith leads the First Congregational Church of Huntington. Monica Moran coordinates the Southern Hilltown Domestic Violence Task Force. For information or training email southernhillsdvtaskforce@gmail.com
In this Sept. 26, 2017 photo, Rep. Kevin Brady, R-Texas, right, listens as President Donald Trump speaks during a meeting with members of the House Ways and Means committee in the Roosevelt Room of the White House in Washington. Brady says he’s discussing the 401(k) issue with President Donald Trump, who earlier this week shot down the possibility of changes to the popular savings program. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
Trump, GOP at odds over using 401(k)s to pay for tax cuts By MARCY GORDON AP Business Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump and Republicans were at odds on Wednesday over changing the 401(k) retirement program to help finance tax cuts, with the president insisting the middle-class favorite will remain untouched and lawmakers open to revisions. Rep. Kevin Brady, the chairman of the House’s tax-writing panel, wouldn’t rule out changes to the program used by 55 million U.S. workers who hold some $5 trillion in their 401(k) accounts, a system that has become a touchstone of retirement security for the middle class. Earlier this week, Trump promised the program would be left alone, and appeared to bolster that pledge Wednesday, saying he moved swiftly to end speculation that the tax-deferred program may be changed because it’s vital for working Americans. But he went on to muddy the waters, when asked about Brady’s statements hours earlier. “Maybe it is, and maybe we’ll use that as negotiating,” Trump said during an impromptu news conference as he left the White House for a trip to Texas. “But trust me ... there are certain elements of deals you don’t want to negotiate with ... and Kevin knows it, and I think Kevin Brady is fantastic, but he knows how important 401(k)s are.” Brady, head of the House Ways and Means Committee, said earlier Wednesday he’s discussing the issue with Trump, who had shot down the possibility of changes on Monday. And a senior Republican senator signaled he’d vote for a tax bill even if it crimped 401(k) tax benefits. The nearly $6 trillion GOP plan calls for steep tax cuts for corporations and promised reductions for middle-income taxpayers, a doubling of the standard deduction used by most Americans, shrinking the number of tax brackets from seven to three or four, and the repeal of inheritance taxes on multimillion-dollar estates. The child tax credit would be increased and the tax system would be simplified. Crucial details of the plan have yet to be worked out. An Associated Press-NORC poll released Wednesday found most Americans saying Trump’s tax plan would benefit the wealthy and corporations, and less than half believing his message that “massive tax cuts” would help middle-class workers. With Republican leaders battling to show themselves as true standard bearers for the middle class, eyeing next year’s mid-
term elections that are deemed essential to retaining their majority, the 401(k) issue has become a flashpoint. GOP lawmakers have been considering changes to the 401(k) structure, such as limiting the amount of tax-deferred contributions employees can make, as a way to help finance tax cuts. Asked whether the retirement savings program was still a possible target, Brady said, “We’re working very closely with the president.” “We think, in tax reform, we can create incentives for Americans to save more and save sooner, which can help them,” Brady told reporters at a Christian Science Monitor breakfast. “So we are exploring a number of ideas in those areas. ... We are continuing discussions with the president, all focused on saving more, saving sooner.” Brady’s counterpart in the Senate, Republican Orrin Hatch of Utah, also indicated that possible changes to 401(k)s remain on the table. “I’m open to looking at anything,” he said. Another senior member of the Senate Finance Committee, Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, went further. He said although he’s opposed to reducing 401(k) tax benefits, he’d vote for such a bill if the overall legislation brought the needed tax overhaul and cuts. “We’ve got to have tax reform, and I can’t fall on the sword for one issue,” Grassley told Iowa reporters on a call. Rep. Richard Neal, the senior Democrat on the Ways and Means Committee, said of the Republicans, “Right now, even as we speak, they appear to be going wobbly on some of the issues they’ve raised with great certainty in previous weeks.” The Republicans are straining to find new revenue sources to pay for anticipated tax cuts exceeding $1 trillion. While keeping open the possibility of changing 401(k)s, Brady also said he continues to seek a compromise with rebellious GOP lawmakers from high-tax states over the tax plan’s proposed elimination of the federal deduction for state and local taxes. “I do expect to reach an agreement with our high-tax (state) lawmakers,” Brady said. “We’re making good progress.” One compromise being considered would cap the state-local deduction at a single taxpayer’s adjusted gross income of $400,000 and $800,000 for a married couple. The deduction is a widely popular break used by some 44 million Americans, especially in high-tax, Democratic-leaning states like New York, New Jersey, Illinois and California.
Premiums rising 34 percent for most popular health plan By RICARDO ALONSO-ZALDIVAR Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Premiums for the most popular “Obamacare” plans are going up an average of 34 percent, according to a study Wednesday that confirms dire predictions about the impact of political turmoil on consumers. Window-shopping on HealthCare.gov went live Wednesday, so across the country consumers going online can see the consequences themselves ahead of the Nov. 1 start of sign-up season for 2018. The consulting firm Avalere Health crunched newly released government data and found that the Trump administration’s actions are contributing to the price hikes by adding instability to the underlying problems of the health law’s marketplaces. President Donald Trump puts the blame squarely on “Obamacare” saying the program is imploding, while ignoring warnings that his administration’s actions could make things worse. The Avalere analysis is for the 39 states using HealthCare. gov. Along with the increase for silver plans, premiums also are going up by double digits for different levels of coverage, including bronze (18 percent), gold (16 percent), and platinum (24 percent). Many states had higher increases. Avalere found that average plan silver premiums will go up by 49 percent in Florida, 43 percent in Missouri, and 65 percent in Wyoming. Consumers eligible for income-based tax credits will be protected from rising premiums but those who pay full-cost face a second consecutive year of sharp premium increases. Only three states will see declines — Alaska, Arizona, and North Dakota. Avalere said market instability is driven by Trump’s recent decision to end subsidy payments to insurers, the continued
debate over “Obamacare” repeal and replace, and a presidential executive order that could open a path for lower cost plans outside of the Obama-era law. “You put all that together, and there are a lot of additional forces on top of market forces driving high premium increases for 2018,” said Chris Sloan, a senior manager with the health industry consulting firm. Significant increases also are expected in states that run their own health insurance websites. Starting Nov. 1, new customers can submit applications, and returning ones can make changes to their coverage. Open enrollment will end early, on Dec. 15, about half the time allotted under Barack Obama’s administration. Sign-up season comes after the president abruptly pulled the plug on federal payments that reimburse insurers for reduced copays and deductibles they’re required to provide to people of modest means. That exposes insurers to a potential $1 billion loss for the remainder of this year. A federal judge in San Francisco on Wednesday denied a request by state attorney’s general to order the payments immediately restored. Administration officials say the payments were not properly approved by Congress and Trump is following the U.S. Constitution by denying them. Bipartisan legislation to resolve the problem is pending, and the Congressional Budget Office on Wednesday said the bill would reduce federal deficits and have no major impact on coverage. But the legislation by Sens. Lamar Alexander, R-Tenn., and Patty Murray, D-Wash. faces an uncertain future. Trump has sent mixed signals about whether he would support it. Restoring the funds may have little immediate impact on 2018 premiums, but the bill calls for insurers to rebate money to the government and consumers if they collect too much.
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Donella Siktberg CONCORD, MA – Rev. Donella (Grobe) Siktberg, 90, a resident of Concord, MA, formerly of Western MA, died Saturday, October 14, 2017 at Newbury Court in Concord, MA. Born in Duluth, Minnesota on October 6, 1927, she was the daughter of the late William and Bonney (Beal) Grobe. She attended Duluth public schools, Duluth High School and Bethel University in St. Paul, MN. In 1955, she received a Religious Education Degree from New York Theological Seminary and later attended a religious counseling school in Worcester, MA. At the age of sixty, she received a Masters in Divinity from the Andover Newton Theological School in Newton, MA. For many years, prior to her retirement, Rev. Siktberg was employed at Wesley United Methodist church in Warehouse Point, Windsor, CT. Previously, she was the Director of Education at the First United Methodist Church in Westfield, MA. From 19691978, as a resident of Oak Bluffs, MA, Donella was an active member of the community, and of the Martha’s Vineyard Methodist Women’s group. While on MV she taught religious education and coached the MVHS girls basketball team. Previous to Martha’s Vineyard, Donella lived with her family in Coventry,RI and E. Glastonbury, CT and was involved in the Methodist church in each place. A Concord resident since 2004, she was a talented piano player, singer and enjoyed needlepoint. Survivors include two sons, Nathan Siktberg and his partner, Marco of Reading, MA and Daniel Siktberg and his wife Barbara of Hudson, MA, three grandchildren, Hannah, Nathan and Sarah, her brother, Graden Grobe of Duluth, MN and her former husband, Rev. Carl Siktberg of West Springfield, MA. She was also the sister of the late William Grobe. A memorial service will be announced at a later date. Arrangements are under the care of the Dee Funeral Home of Concord. To share a memory in Rev. Siktberg’s online guest book, visit www. deefuneralhome.com.
Nancy E. Clifford GLENMONT, NY – Nancy E. Clifford passed away on Sunday, October 22, 2017 at Albany Medical Center with her husband, David at her side. Despite the exemplary and compassionate efforts of the ICU staff at Albany Medical Center, they were unable to overcome the Lord’s call for her to be a beacon until family and friends can join her in eternal life. She always had a smile that would brighten any room she entered. Nancy was born in Westfield, Massachusetts on March 8, 1943 to the late Alan and Catherine Hardie. When her mother became ill, she assumed her duties and helped keep her family together with the aid of her brothers, William and Bruce. She spent her younger years in banking, retail, and administrative duties for a local automotive dealership. She moved to Minnesota with Richard Chrzanowski, her first husband, and had two sons, Rick and Robert. She worked there in accounting for a large defense contractor until her husband passed away. At that time, events took place that would be the basis for a fairy tale. Her current husband, David (from New York), was attending a surprise birthday party for his best friend, Chuck (from Arizona), hosted by Chuck’s daughter in Connecticut. Nancy’s brother, Bill (from Massachusetts) was also attending. David asked Bill how Nancy was doing and was told she just lost her husband. Since Nancy was David’s first girlfriend and he was her first boyfriend, David vowed he would not make the same mistake of letting her get away again. Five different states (Nancy was still in Minnesota), a lot of miles, and more than 40 years and the rest is history. She liked vacations, but was also appreciative of small things that brightened her day. She loved children, gardening, reading, and getting together with friends. She believed in living each day like it was her last. She will be missed by her family and friends, but will always serve as a model that you can find happiness if you never give up. A Memorial Mass will be held at Holy Family Church in Russell, Massachusetts at 11:00 am on Saturday, November 4, 2017. Interment will be at Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery, Schuylerville, NY on Monday, November 6, 2017 at 1:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Nancy’s memory to St. Jude Children’s Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
Alan A. Morris JAFFREY, NH – Alan A. Morris, 63, of Jaffrey, NH died unexpectedly on Sunday, August 27, 2017 at the DartmouthHitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, surrounded by his loving family. Alan was born on March 13, 1954 in Westfield, MA, son of Herman and Genevieve (Cooper) Morris. He was a 1975 graduate of the Westfield Trade School, where he studied carpentry. In high school he worked at Columbia Bicycle, and later Westfield Wood Working, and Westfield Grinding Wheel. Alan was a member of the Westfield Eagle’s Club, where he enjoyed many memorable times with his friends. While living in Jaffrey, he had been a long time employee with the Town of Jaffrey in the Parks and Commons and Maintenance divisions of the Public Works Department. Most recently, he had been employed by the Jaffrey-Ridge school district in the maintenance department. Alan loved the outdoors, spending time fishing, hunting, snow-shoeing, walking through the woods with his dogs, riding snowmobiles, landscaping, and relaxing around the fire pit. For the past thirteen years, Alan was married to Karen (Halligan) Morris. Previously, he had been married to Linda (Queipo) Burns of Westfield, MA, and to the late Jennifer (Lipp) Morris. He is survived by his wife Karen, and by his two daughters, stepchildren, and their families: Stephanie Morris, her husband Sean Elovirta, and their son Massimo of Westfield, MA; Jakki Morris, her husband Mike Seaha, and their sons Michael and Cole of Westfield, MA; Tim Johnson and his wife Emalee of Norton, MA; Jamie Johnston, her husband Jason, and their children Tyler, Lilyan, and Aiden of Nashua, NH; and Melissa Maillett and her children Kyrah, Ethan, and Emma of Manchester, NH. Alan is also survived by his three sisters and their families: Elaine Morris; Shirley Adams, her sons Kenneth and Michael, and her grandchildren Bianca, Jonathan, and Anthony; and Gail Jensen, her children Kaitlin and Nathan, and her grandchildren EJ and Ava, all of Westfield. A Calling Hour and Memorial will be held on Saturday, October 28, 2017 at the Westfield Funeral Home and Cremation at 4 Princeton Street in Westfield at 1:00pm. A Good-bye Party for Alan will be held at his sister’s house at 3:00pm. Please contact Stephanie Morris for details. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Alan’s name to the Good Neighbor Fund, PO Box 486, Jaffrey, NH 03452.
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Suspect in shooting of former football star scheduled WORCESTER, Mass. (AP) — The trial of a man charged with fatally shooting a former high school football star in Massachusetts is scheduled to start later this month. The Telegram & Gazette reports that jury selection in the murder trial of Emil Encarnacion is expected to start Nov. 28 while testimony will begin Dec. 4. The 20-year-old Encarnacion was one of four people charged in connection with the fatal shooting of 18-year-old Sam Castro in May 2015. Castro was a former football standout at Worcester North High School. No motive for the killing has been disclosed. One other defendant is awaiting trial on a murder charge. One pleaded guilty to assault with a dangerous weapon, and another pleaded guilty to manslaughter.
9-year-old football player kicked off team for racist slur LUDLOW, Mass. (AP) — A 9-year-player for a Massachusetts youth football program has been kicked off his team for using a racist slur against an opponent. The slur was used by a player for the Ludlow Lions in a game against the Amherst Hurricanes on Sunday. Stacia London, the mother of the Amherst player, tells Masslive.com that a Ludlow player called her 9-year-old son the N-word. The remark was loud enough that game officials, other players, as well as parents and coaches along the sidelines heard it. The game was ended at that point. The Ludlow program sent an apology letter to the Amherst program saying it was “ashamed” of what happened. The Ludlow player has been removed from the team and will be barred from playing for the program next year, too.
Heroes Dinner Dance Supporting our Local Veterans Community Please join the local VFW of Western Mass and Military Order of the Purple Heart organizations for a Patriot Salute to our Heroes Dinner Dance on November 10th, 2017 at the Log Cabin in Holyoke, Massachusetts. This event will honor the brave men and women who has served our country. A portion of the proceeds will aid local Veteran Relief Funds, Immediate Medical/Material Resources, Military Care Packages, Assisting Hospitalized Veterans, Family events in the local Veterans Community and Local Youth Scholarships. Cocktails from 5:30 to 6 and dinner at 7:00 p.m. and live entertainment By Soul Sensations. Please consider sponsoring a Veteran by purchasing a ticket or two. Tickets are available online at: Or in person/by mail: Town of Ludlow Veterans Services, 488 Chapin Street, Ludlow Mass 01056. Make checks payable to SGT Joshua D. Desforges Post 3236, c/o Veterans Services, 488 Chapin Street, Ludlow, MA 01056. For more information contact Eric Segundo, 413-385-1790.
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Major crime and incident report Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2017 7:05 a.m.: Accident, Montgomery Road. Police received a report of two-vehicle accident. A 2001 Volvo S80 and a 2012 Ford Escape were involved. An ambulance and a tow truck were requested but no injuries ended up being reported and no one was transported to the hospital, according to police. 9:52 a.m.: Drug/narcotic violation, North Elm Street. Police received a report of possible drug dealing allegedly in the area. Police are investigating. 2:58 p.m.: Breaking and entering motor vehicle, walk-in. Police received a report of a prescription that was allegedly stolen out of a pocketbook, then later reportedly filled by another party. 8:32 p.m.: Arrest, Yale Street and Holland Avenue. Police reported that they arrested Amy J. Savoy, 34, of Westfield, on two warrants after they reported that they recognized her, which prompted the arrest.
Court Logs Westfield District Court Oct. 18, 2017 Jason M. Martin, 31, of 31 Frederick St., Apt. E, Westfield, was released on $100 cash bail pending a Dec. 15 hearing after being arraigned on a charge of assault with dangerous weapon, brought by Westfield Police. Antonio Goncalves, 64, of 70 East Silver St., Westfield, received a six-month sentence to House of Corrections suspended with probation until Oct. 18, 2019, with fines and fees assessed, after pleading guilty to a charge of operating under influence of liquor or .08 percent, second offense, and charge of negligent operation of motor vehicle dismissed nolle prosequi and a charge of marked lanes violation found not responsible. Goncalves also received probation until Oct. 18, 2019 and fees assessed, after pleading guilty to negligent operation of a motor vehicle, while another charge of operating under influence of liquor or .08 percent, second offense, was dismissed nolle prosequi. All charges brought by Westfield Police. Olivia F. Bruno, 28, of 14 Parker Ave., Apt. 1, Westfield, had charges of assault and battery, assault and battery with dangerous weapon and disorderly conduct dismissed upon failure to prosecute, brought by Westfield Police. Amy Savoy, 34, of 11 Bush St., Westfield, was released on $500 personal surety pending a Dec. 12 hearing after being arraigned on charges of larceny over $250 and receive stolen property +$250, brought by Westfield Police.
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Family Movie Day at the Westfield Athenaeum Saturday, October 28th, 2-3:30pm. Join us for an afternoon at the movies! Watch a Halloween classic about a girl who, on her 13th birthday, discovers a secret portal, and is transported to a magical place where ghosts, ghouls, witches, and werewolves live apart from the human world. Rated PG. We will provide the popcorn and juice. You do not need to register for this event, just come to the library.
The Wild & Scenic Westfield River Committee Invites you, Community Members, Volunteers and River Enthusiasts’ to join us!! When: Thursday October 26th Where: Four Seasons Club next to the Chesterfield Gorge Time: 6:30pm. – 7:30pm Feasting Slide show & sharing: 7:30 – 8:30pm. Slide show of this year’s W&S adventures & explorations. Let us know how many will be attending & what yummy thing you will bring by calling Meredyth Babcock at 413 623-2070
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Benefit Dance announced Both Westfield Bank and the WSAA plan to continue their efforts on behalf of Hurricane Maria relief. With significant support from the WSAA and the Portuguese American Club in Chicopee, MA, a group of Westfield Bank employee volunteers is organizing a benefit dance on Saturday, December 2. The dance will be held from 6 p.m. until midnight at the Portuguese American Club, 149 Exchange Street in Chicopee. For more details, the public is invited to visit any Westfield Bank office.
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Westfield Bank has presents a donation for $8,000 to the Westfield Spanish American Association and the Western Massachusetts United for Puerto Rico coalition to aid relief efforts in Puerto Rico following Hurricane Maria.
About Westfield Bank Westfield Bank is a federally chartered stock savings bank that is insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC). Founded in 1853, the Bank has twenty-one full-service offices in Agawam, Chicopee, East Longmeadow, Feeding Hills, Holyoke, Ludlow, South Hadley, Southwick, Springfield, Ware, Westfield, and West Springfield, Massachusetts; and Enfield
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WESTFIELD — Westfield Bank has presented a donation for $8,000 to the Westfield Spanish American Association and the Western Massachusetts United for Puerto Rico coalition to aid relief efforts in Puerto Rico following Hurricane Maria. The funds were raised during the Bank’s “Casual for a Cause” event held earlier this month, in which employees could earn the privilege of dressing casually by contributing to the fundraiser. Bank customers were also invited to drop contributions in collection boxes located at the Bank’s 21 branch offices. Together, employees and customers donated $4,000 and Westfield Bank matched their efforts with an additional $4,000. According to Ed Diaz, Co-founder of the Westfield Spanish American Association (WSAA) and Chairman of the Association’s Hurricane Relief Fund, the Bank’s donation will be sent directly to the United for Puerto Rico relief fund. Together, the WSAA and Western Massachusetts United for Puerto Rico (WMU4PR) form a coalition of community groups, civic and business leaders, volunteers from Springfield, Holyoke, Westfield and Chicopee, and others in Western Massachusetts working to bring relief to the people of Puerto Rico. “Over $100,000 has been raised thus far,” said Diaz, “and we have collected other items such as batteries, water, sanitary products, canned foods and radios at drop-off points at the Westfield Boys & Girls Club, the Westfield YMCA, and the Westfield School Superintendent’s Office. We have shipped over 250 boxes of goods to Puerto Rico and we thank Westfield Bank and everyone who donated to this cause and volunteered their time and talent for this effort.” Westfield Bank President, James C. Hagan said, “Our employees and our customers have been eager to support this critical humanitarian effort. Their generosity and that of others in our region, along with the diligent work of the WSAA and Western Massachusetts United for Puerto Rico will send comfort and compassion to the people of Puerto Rico as they recover and rebuild. Westfield Bank is proud to support the WSAA and Western Mass United in this time of great need. And, I’m personally proud of Westfield Bank employees, who keep asking what more they can do and how they can help.”
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Rip-roaring efforts abound By CHRIS PUTZ Staff Writer WESTFIELD – There is no road block or test that the Westfield Technical Academy boys soccer team can not pass. That has been the case for several years now and even a new division could not curb the efforts of the Westfield Tech Tigers. Brad Marion and Frank Florek scored one goal apiece, Anatoliy Suprunchuk (3 saves) recorded a shutout and Westfield Tech silenced Putnam 2-0 Wednesday. The victory secured the Tigers a Bi-County League title, and likely a top seed in the state vocational tournament. It is their fourth straight league title. “Our three seniors (Anatoliy and Ruvim Suprunchuk, and Yeremy Kovylyak) should be extremely proud to have accomplished such a task over their four years,” Westfield Tech coach Kyle Dulude said. Westfield Tech will honor the three seniors on “Senior Night” Thursday against McCann Tech at Bullens Field, beginning at 6 p.m. “I am so proud of all the players in our program,” Dulude said. “The hard work and effort they put in year after year is tremendous. I also want to give a shout out to our girls soccer program for qualifying for the Western Mass tournament today. I have many of those girls in class and I think our two programs bring much excitement into classes and shop during the school hours. Hats off to coach Washington and Brown. Our school has great things going on and it is great to see success.” GIRLS SOCCER
Tigers bound for playoffs Westfield Technical Academy 5, St. Mary’s 1 Westfield Tech improved to 7-4-3 with a win at Westfield Middle School North, ensuring the Tigers of a .500 or better record (good for a postseason berth). Captain Heather Lannon, freshman Jess Bush, Sydnie Brock, senior Bri Hoffman and captain Liliya Stepanchuk scored one apiece for Westfield Tech, which unleashed 27 shots on goal. Stepanchuk had two assists, and captain Emily
White freshman Christina Mosijchuk and senior Liza Lapko also had one. “Once again my girls showed that soccer is a team sport and not about any one individual,” Westfield Tech coach Lyle Washington said. “Five goals with eight different girls scoring or assisting proves that.” Lexi Shedd tallied the lone St. Mary’s goal, scoring on a penalty kick. Saints’ goalie Amelia Willenborg finished with 22 saves. Westfield Tech freshman Chelsey Krupa collected six saves. “Because of how well my defense played,” Washington said, “my keeper only needed to make six saves.” Westfield Tech’s busy schedule continues with Duggan Academy on Thursday, followed by Sci-Tech (Friday) and Putnam (Monday).
Bombers shut out Purple Knights Westfield 6, Holyoke 0 Westfield received goals from five different players en route to a convincing shutout Wednesday. Chandler Pedolzky led Westfield with a goal scored in each half. Gigi Badger assisted with the first-half score, less than 90 seconds in. Pedolzky’s second-half goal was unassisted. Bella Rinaldi scored in the 21st minute off a pass from Emma Pedolzky to make it 2-0. Chandler Pedolzky gave her team a 3-0 advantage early in the second half. Kaela Mochak, Maggie Prystowski, and Catie Bean also added second-half scores. Mackenzie Liptak, Claire Lemarche, and Hannah Colon assisted. Westfield goalie Adrianna Arona made four saves to earn a shutout.
Gators post 10th shutout Gateway 3, Mount Everett 0 Peyton Bucko set up the game’s first two goals – one each from Jessica Van Heynigen and Ava Auclair, and Donna Viel scored off a pass from Hannah Duggan in Gateway’s road
shutout. Gateway goalie Becca Herman (3 saves) had a shutout. Jules Dickenson also had a strong game at sweeper, getting the offense moving upfield for the Gators. It was Gateway’s 10th shutout of the season. FIELD HOCKEY
Rams net tie Southwick 2, Holyoke 2 Sarah Hough and Emily Martin each had one goal in a tie at home for Southwick. Rams’ Rachel Diamond collected an assist. Liza Keane scored both Holyoke goals. Goalie Clare Stratton recorded 12 saves for Southwick, which bounced back from a 7-1 loss to Agawam on Monday. In that game, Sarah Hough scored the Rams’ only goal. Sydney Gorman assisted. GIRLS VOLLEYBALL
Rams post thrilling ‘W’ Southwick def. Smith Voke 9-25, 25-11, 20-25, 25-17, 15-12 Allie Methe (5 aces, 2 kills, 3 assists, 4 digs), Chole Emond (4 kills, 4 aces, 3 digs), Kayla Andrade (7 assists, 1 ace, 1 dig), and Vicky Burkovsky (2 blocks, 3 aces, 2 kills, 1 assist, 1 dig) led Southwick. LATE RESULTS – Mon., Oct. 23 BOYS SOCCER St. Mary’s 4, Pathfinder 2 Aaron Blanchard scored two goals, and Jack Lamirande and Jake Butler tallied one apiece for St. Mary’s. Saints’ Kevin Rockwal had two assists, and Blanchard and Lamirande one each. Aidan Burke and Hayden Lussier led St. Mary’s defensive effort. Saints’ goalie Dom Nomakeo was solid as well, coming up with 15 saves.
Southwick Regional vs. Holyoke Field Hockey
Senior Caroline Wilcox (25) runs it right through the middle.
Seniors: Caroline Wilcox (25), Lyle Massola (3), Rachel Diamond (5)
Sydney Gorman (31) drives the ball. Senior Lyle Massola (3) gets her pass off. Southwick went on to tie Holyoke.
Senior Rachel Diamond (5) goes around Holyoke.
Alex Grimaldi (8) dribbles the ball.
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Westfield High School Football – Senior Night WESTFIELD, MA – The Westfield High School Football Booster Club would like to invite our Westfield community to help us cheer on the football team for their last scheduled season home game. This Friday, October 27th at 5:30 PM, we will celebrate our 12 graduating seniors before they take on the Longmeadow Lancers. The game will be played at Bullens field, located behind the Westfield Technical Academy. Tickets to the game can be purchased at the gate. Please help us fill the stands for our graduating seniors! Tickets can be purchased at the game, this is a public event. For more information, please visit https://www.facebook.com/Westfield-Bombers-Football236312476472536/?ref=bookmarks
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HIGH SCHOOL 2017 FALL SPORTS SCHEDULES WESTFIELD HIGH SCHOOL Thurs., Oct. 26 JV BOYS’ SOCCER at East Longmeadow, 5 p.m. BOYS’ SOCCER at East Longmeadow, 7 p.m. JV GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL at Chicopee Comp, 4 p.m. GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL at Chicopee Comp, 5 p.m. Fri., Oct. 27 FIELD HOCKEY vs. East Longmeadow, 4 p.m. JV GIRLS’ SOCCER at Chicopee, 4 p.m. JV FIELD HOCKEY vs. East Longmeadow, 5:30 p.m. GIRLS’ SOCCER at Chicopee, Szot Park, 6:30 p.m. FOOTBALL vs. Longmeadow, Bullens Field, 7 p.m. Sun., Oct. 29 PVIAC XC Championships, Stanley Park Girls’ race 3 p.m.; Boys’ race, 3:30 p.m. Mon., Oct. 30 JV FOOTBALL at Longmeadow, 4 p.m. JV BOYS’ SOCCER at Chicopee Comp, 5 p.m. JV GIRLS’ SOCCER vs. Chicopee Comp, 5:15 p.m. BOYS’ SOCCER at Chicopee Comp, 7 p.m. GIRLS’ SOCCER vs. Chicopee Comp, Bullens Field, 7 p.m. Tues., Oct. 31 No Sports Scheduled Wed., Nov. 1 GYMNASTICS at Agawam, 6 p.m. Thurs., Nov. 2 No Sports Scheduled Fri., Nov. 3 No Sports Scheduled Mon., Nov. 6 No Sports Scheduled Tues., Nov. 7 No Sports Scheduled Wed., Nov. 8 No Sports Scheduled Thurs., Nov. 9 No Sports Scheduled Fri., Nov. 10 No Sports Scheduled Sat., Nov. 11 GYMNASTICS – WMASS Championship, Westfield High School, 4 p.m. CROSS COUNTRY – WMASS Championship, Northfield Mountain, ALL DAY Thurs., Nov. 23 FOOTBALL at Minnechaug, 10 a.m.
WESTFIELD TECHNICAL ACADEMY Thurs., Oct. 26 BOYS’ SOCCER vs. McCann Tech, Bullens Field, 6 p.m. Fri., Oct. 27 GIRLS’ SOCCER vs. Sci-Tech, Jachym Field, 4 p.m. Sun., Oct. 29 PVIAC XC Championships, Stanley Park Girls’ race 3 p.m.; Boys’ race, 3:30 p.m. Mon., Oct. 30 GIRLS’ SOCCER vs. Putnam, Jachym Field, 4 p.m.
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FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start amid slew of teams on bye By JOE GALLINA Fantasy Sports Network With six teams on a bye this week, fantasy football players are going to have a hard time fielding an ideal lineup. We'll get through it together by analyzing the matchups to determine who to start and sit in Week 8. START 'EM Quarterback — Andy Dalton, Cincinnati vs. Indianapolis Dalton faces the Colts, who have surrendered the second most passing yards to QBs, and the sixth most fantasy points per game (FPPG) to the position. His top receiver, A.J. Green, has TD catches in two career games against the Colts. — Case Keenum, Minnesota vs. Cleveland (in London) Keenum is a potential streaming option against a Browns pass defense that has allowed 14 passing TDs, the second most in football. The Browns have also allowed the eighth most FPPG to QBs this season. Running back — Mark Ingram, New Orleans vs. Chicago Since the Saints traded away Adrian Peterson two weeks ago, Ingram has scored three TDs and averaged just over 23 carries and 109 rushing yards per game. Overall, New Orleans is running the ball more this season, and the Bears are allowing an average of four rushing yards per carry (YPC) and just under 105 rushing yards per game. — Matt Forte, NY Jets vs. Atlanta Although he's in a time share with Bilal Powell, Forte has led Jets RBs in snaps played over the past two weeks. He's also posted double digit fantasy points in points per reception (PPR) scoring formats in his last two games. Running backs have secured 39 receptions against the Falcons, who are giving up the fourth most FPPG to the position. Wide receiver — Devin Funchess, Carolina at Tampa Bay
The Buccaneers have given up the most FPPG to WRs, and the second most receptions (96) to the position. Funchess is averaging close to nine targets per game since Week 3 and leads Panthers WRs in red zone targets. — Alshon Jeffery, Philadelphia vs. San Francisco Jeffery is having a disappointing season, but much of his struggle could be attributed to tough cornerback matchups. He still averages almost eight targets per game and the 49ers have given up TDs to WRs in six of seven weeks and surrender the sixth most passing yards per game. — Kenny Stills, Miami at Baltimore Stills has a tough matchup against a tough Ravens secondary, however, Matt Moore will be the Dolphins' QB and if fellow WR DeVante Parker (ankle) does play this week he'll likely be limited. Stills and Moore have connected for TDs in four consecutive games. Tight end — Kyle Rudolph, Minnesota vs. Cleveland After a slow start, Rudolph has averaged over eight targets and five catches over the past three weeks. The Browns have yielded the most receptions and the second most FPPG to TEs. —Hunter Henry, LA Chargers at New England It appears that Henry will be the Chargers' primary pass catching TE going forward. He is averaging over seven targets and four catches per game over the past three weeks. The Patriots are surrendering the seventh most FPPG to TEs. SIT 'EM Quarterback — Deshaun Watson, Houston at Seattle The Seahawks have yielded an average of just over 8 fantasy points per game (FPPG) to QBs over their last three games, and have yet to give up a rushing TD to a QB. Running the ball has been one of Watson's strengths and
New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski speaks to the media following an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Monday, Oct. 23, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
that will cut into his production. — Matthew Stafford, Detroit vs. Pittsburgh The Steelers have given up the second fewest FPPG to QBs and are second in QB sacks with 24. Stafford will be playing behind an offensive line that's allowed him to be sacked 17 times in his last three games. Running back — Carlos Hyde, San Francisco at Philadelphia It's clear that Hyde is the 49ers' primary back, however he has a tough matchup against the Eagles, who allow an average of just 67 rushing yards per game. The 49ers will probably be playing from behind for much of this matchup, and may have to abandon the run early in the game. — Doug Martin, Tampa Bay vs. Carolina Martin is averaging just under 59 rushing yards per game this season, and only gained 2.45 YPC in Week 7. The Panthers defense is allowing just 81 yards on the ground, and they are yielding the seventh fewest FPPG to RBs. Wide receiver — T.Y. Hilton, Indianapolis at Cincinnati Colts QB Jacoby Brissett was sacked 10 times in Week 7 and his weak offensive line may hinder his ability to get Hilton the ball as much as he'd like to. The Bengals have given up the fifth fewest FPPG to WRs. — Will Fuller, Houston at Seattle Fuller has scored five TDs in his first three games, however with just about four targets per game this season, it'll be difficult for him to keep up that pace. The Seahawks have allowed just three TDs and the sixth fewest FPPG to WRs. Tight end — Austin Seferian-Jenkins, NY Jets vs. Atlanta Although Seferian-Jenkins has been productive, he faces a Falcons defense that hasn't allowed a TD to a tight end this season.
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LOCAL HIGH SCHOOL STANDINGS/RESULTS FOOTBALL Westfield 0-6 GYMNASTICS Westfield 8-2 BOYS’ SOCCER Westfield 4-7-1 Southwick 2-0-1 Gateway 1-10-1 St. Mary 5-8-1 Westfield Technical Academy 14-1-1
GIRLS’ SOCCER Westfield 12-1 Southwick 6-2-3 Gateway 10-2-3 St. Mary 3-10 Westfield Technical Academy 7-4-3
BOYS’ CROSS COUNTRY Westfield 2-1 Southwick 7-4 St. Mary 1-6 Westfield Technical Academy 1-6 Gateway 2-0
GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL Westfield 4-12 Southwick 5-5
GIRLS’ CROSS COUNTRY Westfield 5-3 Southwick-Tolland 9-2 St. Mary 1-3 Westfield Technical Academy 0-1
FIELD HOCKEY Westfield 3-7-1 Southwick 10-5-2
2017-2018 Westfield State Ice Hockey Schedule
2017-2018 Westfield State Men’s-Women’s Indoor Track and Field DAY DATE EVENT LOCATION
DAY DATE OPPONENT TIME Fri Oct. 27 WESTERN NEW ENGLAND 7:35 Thur Nov. 2 SALEM STATE 7:35 Thur Nov. 9 at Post 7:30 Sat Nov. 11 at Framingham State
Saturday Dec. 2 Springfield College Springfield College- Springfield, Mass. Saturday Dec. 9 Rhode Island College Rhode Island College - Providence, RI Saturday Jan. 20 Maroon & White Classic Springfield College- Springfield, Mass. Saturday Jan. 27 Massasoit Classic Springfield College- Springfield, Mass. Fri.-Sat. Feb 2-3 NEICAAA Championship Reggie Lewis Center- Boston, Mass. Saturday Feb. 3 Wesleyan University Invitational II Wesleyan University- Middletown, Conn. Saturday Feb. 10 MASCAC/Alliance Championships
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Thur Nov. 16 at UMass Dartmouth 7:30 Sat Nov. 18 WORCESTER STATE 5:35 Tues Nov. 21 FRANKLIN PIERCE
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Thur Nov. 30 FITCHBURG STATE Sat Dec. 2 at Plymouth State 6:00
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Thur Dec. 7 at Assumption
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Thur Jan. 4 at Becker Sat Jan. 6 at Salem State
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Fri Jan. 12 Sat Jan. 13
Rhode Island College- Providence, RI
Fri.-Sat. Feb. 16-17 New England Division III Finals (W) Springfield- Springfield, Mass.; M) Middlebury – Middlebury, Vt.
Sat. Feb. 24 TBD Saturday March 3 Tufts Final Qualifying Meet Tufts University- Medford, Mass. Fri.-Sat. March 9-10 NCAA Division III Championships CrossPlex- Birmingham, Ala.
at Martha’s Vineyard Tournament vs Curry 3:00 at Martha’s Vineyard Tournament vs Salve Regina 1:00
Thur Jan. 18 UMASS DARTMOUTH 7:35 Sat Jan. 20 at Worcester State 3:30 Thur Jan. 25 at Fitchburg State 7:00 Sat Jan. 27 PLYMOUTH STATE
5:35
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Tues Jan. 30 FRAMINGHAM STATE 7:35 Thur Feb. 1 SALEM STATE 7:35 Thur Feb. 8 at Framingham State Sat Feb. 10 at UMass Dartmouth
DAY DATE OPPONENT TIME Wed Nov. 15 KEENE STATE 6:00 Sat Nov. 18 at Eastern Conn. Tournament vs SUNY New-Paltz 7:30 Sun Nov. 19 at Eastern Conn. Tournament Consolation/ Championship Game 1:00/ 3:00 Tues Nov. 21 REGIS 7:00
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Thur Feb. 15 WORCESTER STATE 7:35 Sat Feb. 17 FITCHBURG STATE 5:35 Tues Feb. 20 at Plymouth State 6:00
Tues Nov. 28 PLYMOUTH STATE 7:00 Fri Dec. 1 at Wesleyan Tournament vs University of Valley Forge 8:00 Sat Dec. 2 at Wesleyan Tournament Consolation/ Championship Game 1:00/ 3:00
Sat Feb. 24 MASCAC Quarterfinals TBD Tues Feb. 27 MASCAC Semifinals TBD Sat March 3 MASCAC Championship TBD
Tues Dec. 5 UMASS DARTMOUTH 5:30
2017-2018 Westfield State University Women’s Swimming & Diving Schedule
Wed Dec. 13 at Smith 7:00 Fri Dec. 15 at Springfield
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Nov. 18 at Smith College 1:00
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DAY DATE OPPONENT TIME Wed Nov. 15 at Lesley 8:00 Fri Nov. 17 Rick Martin/ Holiday Inn Express Tournament vs. Lehman 5:30 Bowdoin vs. St. Lawrence 7:30 Sat Nov. 18 Rick Martin/ Holiday Inn Express Tournament Consolation Game 1:00 Championship Game 3:00 Mon Nov. 20 AMHERST 7:00 Sat Nov. 25 at Union Tournament vs. FDU Florham 2:00 Sun Nov. 26 at Union Tournament Consolation/ Championship 2:00/4:00
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Jan. 13 BRIDGEWATER STATE 3:00
Wed Jan. 17 FRAMINGHAM STATE 5:30 Sat Jan. 20 at Salem State 1:00
Wed Jan. 17 FRAMINGHAM STATE 7:30 Sat Jan. 20 at Salem State 3:00
Dec. 9 PLYMOUTH STATE 1:00
Tues Jan. 23 at Fitchburg State 5:30 Thur Jan. 25 WORCESTER STATE 5:30 Sat Jan. 27 MCLA 1:00
Tues Jan. 23 at Fitchburg State 7:30 Thur Jan. 25 WORCESTER STATE 7:30 Sat Jan. 27 MCLA 3:00
Jan. 19 at Saint Joseph, CT 5:00
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Sat Jan. 27 WESTERN CONNECTICUT 1:00 Sun Jan. 28 at Rhode Island College (at Bryant) 1:00 Sat Feb. 3 LEC Championships 11:00 a.m. @ UMass Dartmouth Fri Sat Sun
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Sat Dec. 30 at Trinity Tournament vs. Regis 7:00 Sun Dec. 31 at Trinity Tournament Consolation/ Championship 12:00/2:00
at Albertus Magnus at MCLA 1:00
Jan. 13 BRIDGEWATER STATE
The 1972 Dolphins did it. The 2007 New England Patriots went undefeated in the regular season, only to lose to the Giants in Super Bowl XLII. Add Larry S. White, of Westfield to that list. In Week 7 of the 2017 NFL season, White went a perfect 13-0 (there were two perfect entries) and won the tiebreaker to become our latest “Beat ‘The Putz’” pro football contest winner. White claims a gift certificate to The Tavern Restaurant, and will now have a shot at our grand prize, a flat-screen television, courtesy of Manny’s TV & Appliances. Congrats! The Patriots return to action in Week 8 with the New England Patriots (5-2) hosting the unlucky San Diego Chargers (3-4). In other games, the Washington Redskins and Dallas Cowboys collide in a battle of 3-3 NFC East teams and the 5-2 Pittsburgh Steelers travel to Detroit to take on the Lions (3-3). Because the Pittsburgh-Detroit tilt is on Sunday night, don’t forget to write down your tiebreaker total. Good luck! – CP
Tue Dec. 5 WILLIAMS 7:30 Sat Dec. 9 at Western New England 1:00 Sun Dec. 10 PINE MANOR 1:00
Wed Nov. 8 WESTERN NEW ENGLAND 6:30
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Thur Nov. 30 ELMS 7:00 Sat Dec. 2 SPRINGFIELD 1:00
Sat Dec. 30 Westfield Holiday Tournament vs Ramapo 1:00 WPI vs SUNY Pew Paltz 3:00 Sun Dec. 31 Westfield Holiday Tournament Consolation Game 1:00 Championship Game 3:00
DAY DATE OPPONENT TIME Sat Oct. 21 at Simmons College 1:00
WEDNESDAY’S RESULTS BOYS SOCCER Westfield Technical Academy 2, Putnam 0 GIRLS SOCCER Westfield Technical Academy 5, St. Mary’s 1 Westfield 6, Holyoke 0 Gateway 3, Mount Everett 0 FIELD HOCKEY Southwick 2, Holyoke 2 GIRLS VOLLEYBALL Southwick 3, Smith Voke 2
Feb. 3 at Bridgewater State
Wed Feb. 7 at Framingham State Sat Feb. 10 SALEM STATE 1:00 Wed Sat
Feb. 16 New England Championships Feb. 17 New England Championships Feb. 18 New England Championships @ University of Rhode Island, Kingston, RI
Feb. 14 FITCHBURG STATE Feb. 17 at Worcester State
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Tues Feb. 20 MASCAC Quarterfinals TBA Thur Feb. 22 MASCAC Semifinals TBA Sat Feb. 24 MASCAC Championship TBA
Wed Sat
Feb. 3 at Bridgewater State
Feb. 14 FITCHBURG STATE Feb. 17 at Worcester State
3:00 8:00 7:30 3:00
Tues Feb. 20 MASCAC Quarterfinals TBA Thur Feb. 22 MASCAC Semifinals TBA Sat Feb. 24 MASCAC Championship TBA
Westfield State University Owls fall in shootout, 10-4 SOUTH HADLEY, Mass. - Powered by a career-high five goals from junior captain Colby Newsham, the Mount Holyoke College field hockey team defeated Westfield State University, 10-4 in nonconference action on Wednesday evening. With the victory, the homestanding Lyons close out their regular season home schedule and move to 11-5 on the season. The Owls slip to 8-9 overall. Mount Holyoke opened the scoring quickly as Newsham (Harvard, Mass./Bromfield School) netted her first of the contest just two minutes into the frame, redirecting in a shot from the top by classmate and midfielder Mirjam Keochakian (Hamburg, Germany/Deerfield Academy). The Owls tied it less than five minutes later as senior defender Rachel Bunce (East Dennis, Mass./Dennis-Yarmouth) tipped in a shot off the corner from junior midfielder Carly Zona (Auburn, Mass./Auburn) at 6:20. MHC went on a run soon after, paced by back-to-back goals from Newsham. She scored unassisted after navigating the ball into the arch, sending a blistering shot in on the right side. Newsham then converted a Keochakian lift on the corner, sending it in at the left corner past first year Molly Duff-Still (Hatchville, Mass./Falmouth). Sophomore midfielder Micaela Pierce (Newton, Mass./Beaver
Country Day School) made it a 5-1 edge with less than two minutes to play in the half, converting a cross through the goal mouth by junior Liz Delorme (Florence, Mass./Bellingham). Newsham scored her fourth of the contest just over five minutes into the second half to give the home team a 6-1 advantage, but the Owls struck back behind consecutive goals from first year forward Brianah Parker (Sutton, Mass./Blackstone Valley Tech.). Her first tally at 49:06 came off a great feed from classmate Jill Hamel (Uxbridge, Mass./Uxbridge), who crossed it through traffic to Parker for the blocker side tally. Senior forward Megan Evans (Enfield, Conn./Enfield) then earned the assist on Parker's second goal, firing in a shot from just outside the Mount Holyoke defensive zone. The ball sailed in and Parker redirected it past Lyons keeper Gianna Molinari (Windsor Locks, Conn./Northwest Catholic) to pull the visitors to 6-3. Despite the momentum, Westfield State was unable to stop Newsham, who fired in the Lyons seventh goal and her fifth of the contest. A shot in on the corner from Keochakian, banked off of senior forward Kaitlin Braz's (Tolland, Conn./East Catholic) stick. Newsham was there on the left post to bury the ball. The Lyons knocked in two more goals, including the teamleading 13th of the year for senior foward Sophie Perekslis
(Millerton, N.Y./Berkshire School) and a penalty stroke goal from Keochakian at 65:35 for the 9-3 lead. Westfield State's Madey Shea (Bridgewater, Mass./West Bridgewater) closed the gap to five (9-4) with about four minutes to play, burying a cross from first year Marina Small (South Harwich, Mass./Monomoy Regional), but the Lyons struck for a final goal as first year Sophia Cote (Silver Spring, Md./Springbrook) scored the first tally of her college career on the right doorstep past keeper Katie Vamosi (Easton, Mass./Oliver Ames). Molinari earned the win for the Lyons, picking up the first of her collegiate career with two saves over 52:44 of action. Classmate Maddie Miller (Marblehead, Mass./Marblehead) came on over the final 17:16 and did not make any stops. For Westfield State, DuffStill shouldered the loss with four saves in the first half. Vamosi came on in the second half and posted seven stops. The Owls also saw sophomore defender Morgan Moffett (Florence, Mass./ Northampton) make two defensive saves. Mount Holyoke concludes its regular season on Saturday, traveling to WPI for a 1pm match. Westfield State is next in action on Saturday as well, hosting Eastern Connecticut State at 3:30pm for the Little East Quarterfinals.
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Dear Annie By ANNIE LANE
Daughter Being Bullied Dear Annie: My daughter, an eighth-grader, had always enjoyed going to school until recently. She has many friends and has always received straight A’s. My wife and I have heard from some of her friends’ parents that she is being bullied by two of the popular girls, both online and with gossip behind her back. We have no evidence of the online bullying, as it has been erased. My daughter confirms the bullying and says one of the girls even gets in her face at school, flips her off and calls her names. She doesn’t want us to get involved, because she thinks that would make it even worse, so she goes about her business, smiles and attempts to be cordial with the girls. I see these two often at sporting events, and we have spoken to the mother of one of them before, so I am considering speaking to her about it despite my daughter’s wishes. Their fathers are out of the picture; one is in jail. And neither mother seems to have much control or the ability to enforce discipline, so I don’t know whether my discussion would make a difference. Should I speak to the girls themselves (individually) in a nonconfrontational way about why they are doing this? Do you have any suggestions on how to handle this situation? -Desperate Dad Dear Desperate Dad: Your daughter needs help, but only in a way that comes from someone else. Have you talked to her teachers or school administrators? Most schools are determined to prevent bullying. The adults need to be sensitive of the need to keep you and your daughter out of it so it doesn’t look as if your daughter came crying to Daddy to fight her battles. At the same time, encourage the school administrators to talk to your daughter’s friends and their parents to find out the facts so they can confront the bullies to make sure they stop. If they don’t, you might consider finding a new school. There are too many stories involving teenage bullying that have tragic endings. Your awareness and sensitivity are extraordinary and might well save your daughter from something serious. Dear Annie: My wife and I were discussing a reply we have noticed from young adults recently. When we are waited on in stores, restaurants and the like, these young people respond to our “thank you” with “no problem.” After many years of using and hearing “you’re welcome” as the appropriate response, this answer -- indicating that we are being done a favor -- is a bit grating. Granted, this is not an earth-shaking event, but nonetheless we both find it less than appropriate. Could you give us your thoughts on this linguistic change? -- Out of Touch Dear Out of Touch: This is a generational thing. Whereas baby boomers say “you’re welcome,” millennials say “no problem.” They mean the same thing. As someone who grew up hearing “you’re welcome,” you find it grating when someone says “no problem” because you interpret it to mean that the person thinks he or she has done you a favor. But that is almost certainly not what the person means. Ask any young person. When young people say “no problem,” they are really saying, “It’s nothing. No need to thank me. I was happy to serve you.” If you interpret it that way, you’ll feel a lot better about it. Send your questions for Annie Lane to dearannie@creators. com.
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second round, at Shanghai 1 a.m. (Friday) ESPN2 — Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship, second round, at Upper Hut, New Zealand (same-day tape) NBA BASKETBALL 8 p.m. TNT — Boston at Milwaukee 10:30 p.m. TNT — New Orleans at Sacramento NFL FOOTBALL 8:25 p.m. CBS & NFL — Miami at Baltimore SOCCER 7 p.m. ESPN2 — MLS playoffs, Knockout round, Eastern Conference, Columbus at Atlanta United
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A bright (and animated) Halloween night with Michael Jackson By FRAZIER MOORE AP Television Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Here’s a chance to trick or treat with the eyes and ears. Catch “Michael Jackson’s Halloween,” a for-all-ages animated special airing Friday at 8 p.m. Eastern on CBS. It costumes Halloween as a life-affirming way to explore hopes and dreams. “This is just for fun,” summed up John Branca, one of the special’s executive producers. The story unfolds in a familiar Halloween setting: a haunted mansion. A couple of teens, Vincent and Victoria, are by chance drawn into this mysterious manor on Halloween night. There awaits adventure, discovery and, of course, music. (Happily, this property is under the spell of Michael Jackson.) Vincent and Victoria are voiced by Lucas Till and Kiersey Clemons, with Christine Baranski, Alan Cumming, George Eads, Brad Garrett, Lucy Liu and Jim Parsons furnishing the voices for a whimsical array of supporting characters. At issue is an evil force that aims to impose mindless conformity on everyone and to banish music from the world. Spoiler alert: This villainess, who in fact is named Conformity, will soundly lose the battle thanks to Vincent and Victoria and the rest of the opposition rallied by Jackson. “Michael was a big kid who loved Halloween and loved animation, and, of course, his video ‘Thriller’ is the most popular music video of all time,” said Branca, who is also co-executor of the Michael Jackson estate and whose close
relationship with Jackson reaches back to his wedding in the late 1980s, when Jackson served as his best man. “We thought: Michael deserves to be part of Halloween.” In the special, he appears in many alternate forms: as the Man in the Moon, as a bat, a dancing jack-o’-lantern and a mad-scientist cat. “We wanted to imbue the show with the legacy of Michael and the world he created, and the songs that mean so much to so many people,” said Mark A.Z. Dippe, the show’s director. “We wanted to tell a story that brought all that to life.” Vincent wants to be a deejay. Victoria dreams of being a dancer. Neither is getting much support from their elders. They feel discouraged. But once they arrive at 777 Jackson St., “the kids are taken on a spiritual journey,” said Dippe, “and they gain the confidence to make the choice that is in their hearts. We used the idea of Michael’s music helping guide people through that decision-making process.” Indeed, Jackson’s music is woven through the entire hour, a soundscape played against its lush 3-D animation. “We wanted a narrative piece that was guided by the music of Michael Jackson,” Dippe said. That being the case, Branca had a bit of guidance for those planning to enjoy “Michael Jackson’s Halloween” and its sensory treats: “We encourage everyone to view it on a bigscreen television if they have one,” he said, “with the sound turned up!” —— Online: http://www.cbs.com
HINTS FROM HELOISE A STEP TOWARD GETTING PROJECTS DONE Dear Readers: You may be immersed in fall cleanup and fix-up projects right now. What can help you? A STEP STOOL. And yes, there are hints about purchasing one: * If your step stool has multiple steps, it should have a handrail for safety. * Make sure you have a spotter: someone to help you keep your balance. * The stool must be sturdy and stable, with nonslip steps. Use the stool only on a dry, flat surface. Before you shop for a step stool, check the Consumer Product Safety Commission’s website, www.cpsc.gov, for recalls and other safety hints. The store you buy from may or may not let you try out the step stool (they wouldn’t want you to fall in the store), but you can ask for a demonstration. These hints can help you “step up” your fall projects game. -- Heloise HOT STUFF? Dear Heloise: I’d like to tell your readers to beware of buying items that are captioned “NWOB” or “NWOT” from auction sites. These stand for “New Without Box” and “New Without Tags.” These could possibly, but not necessarily, be stolen or illgotten merchandise. Check the seller’s feedback and/or reputation. It can be easy to sell stolen items over the internet. This is my experience -- it may not be your readers’ experiences. -- Mary B. in Florida Reputation means a lot on the internet; know as much as you can about the seller. Many auction sites provide consumers with protection against fraud. -- Heloise
This image released by CBS shows characters from the animated special, “Michael Jackson’s Halloween,” airing Friday on CBS. (CBS via AP)
CBS names Jeff Glor as evening news anchor NEW YORK (AP) — CBS News stayed within its ranks on Wednesday to name correspondent Jeff Glor as anchor of the “CBS Evening News,” the flagship broadcast that was led by Walter Cronkite and Dan Rather in the past but is now a distant third in the television ratings. Glor replaces Scott Pelley, who was forced out awkwardly this spring after six years. Anthony Mason has been filling in since Pelley returned to “60 Minutes” full-time. Glor was a part of CBS’ hurricane coverage in recent months and was stationed in Jackson, Wyoming, for CBS’ coverage of the total solar eclipse. He has worked on several broadcasts in his decade at CBS, including weekend editions of the evening news, and was part of CBS’ startup of its streaming service. “Jeff shines in every format and show,” said CBS News President David Rhodes. “He has a great deal of versatility. He’s very flexible. Jeff recommended himself to us through his work, both in the field and in the studio.” Evening newscasts on ABC, CBS and NBC have diminished in influence since the days that Rather, Tom Brokaw of NBC and Peter Jennings of ABC were the unquestioned leaders of broadcast news. Cable news stars like Rachel Maddow and Sean Hannity soak up a lot of attention in a politically polarized world. But collectively, the evening newscasts still draw more than 20 mil-
lion viewers each weeknight. Even individually, each newscast has a larger audience than anything on cable news. ABC’s “World News Tonight” has ascended to the top of the ratings after the telegenic David Muir replaced Diane Sawyer, even though ABC uses George Stephanopoulos as its top anchor for political news and most special reports. “The days of thinking you can boost your audience at 6:30 in the evening with big-name players are over,” said news consultant Andrew Tyndall. CBS tried that approach a decade ago by bringing on Katie Couric but couldn’t climb out of the ratings cellar. It makes sense for a network to search for a less expensive alternative who can grow into the job, Tyndall said. With the 42-year-old Glor taking over sometime before the end of the year, CBS will have a youthful anchor to match ABC’s Muir, who is 43. It won’t be the first time the two men have competed: both worked during the late 1990s on local news stations in Syracuse, New York, where Muir grew up and Glor attended college. Lester Holt anchors NBC’s “Nightly News.” “It doesn’t hurt the broadcast’s prospects that Jeff is of his generation,” Rhodes said. “I think Jeff naturally communicates a digital future for the broadcast.” Glor will likely play a part in a more robust “CBS Evening News” web pres-
ence and continue to be a part of the streaming service, Rhodes said. The “CBS Evening News” generally gets about 2 million fewer viewers than the ABC newscast each night. Pelley earned strong reviews for his newscast but didn’t gain in the ratings, which led to losing his job in May — a decision that became public when news was leaked that his office at the evening news was being cleaned out. Mason, who is 61, will return to his job as a reporter and anchor of CBS’ Saturday morning newscast. He’ll continue on the evening news for several more weeks as Glor’s broadcast is prepared; CBS hasn’t set a date for the switch, but said it will be before the year is out. Steve Capus, a former NBC News president, will continue as the broadcast’s executive producer. Glor worked in local news in Syracuse and Boston before joining CBS News. He has anchored weekend editions of the evening news in recent years and also was an anchor for CBS’ streaming service. As a reporter, he’s covered the shootings at Sandy Hook, the Superstorm Sandy in the New York area and the Boston Marathon shooting. The network has promoted from within for its most recent big jobs, when Jane Pauley replaced Charles Osgood on the popular Sunday morning newscast and John Dickerson took over from Bob Schieffer as “Face the Nation” moderator.
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Thursday, Oct. 26, 2017: This year others gravitate toward you. Clear communication allows greater giveand-take between you and those around you. You enjoy establishing better ways of relating. How you interact with others radically changes over the course of the year. If you are single, you display more openness and radiance. You will have the choice of quite a few suitors. If you are attached, the two of you enjoy more time together. Make sure you have all the personal time you want. CAPRICORN knows how to get you away from a rigid point of view! The Stars Show the Kind of Day You’ll Have: 5-Dynamic; 4-Positive; 3-Average; 2-So-so; 1-Difficult
SCARY GARY
Mark Buford
DOGS of C-KENNEL Mick and Mason Mastroianni
B.C. Mastroianni and Hart
ONE BIG HAPPY Rick Detorie
ANDY CAPP Mahoney, Goldsmith and Garnett
ZACK HILL John Deering and John Newcombe
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LEGAL NOTICES October 26, 2017 (SEAL) COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS LAND COURT DEPARTMENT OF THE TRIAL COURT 17SM005325 ORDER OF NOTICE
LEGAL NOTICES
To: Lori J. Andras
October 19, 2017 November 2, 2017
and to all persons entitled to the benefit of the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act, 50 U.S.C.c. 50 §3901 et seq.:
LEGAL NOTICE Divorce Request
U.S. Bank Trust, N.A., as Trustee for LSF9 Master Participation Trust claiming to have an interest in a Mortgage covering real property in WESTFIELD, numbered 67 WOODSIDE TERRACE, given by Lori J. Andras and Edward F. Andras, Jr., to Ameriquest Mortgage Company, dated May 25, 2005, and recorded in the Hampden County Registry of Deeds in Book 15069, Page 560, and now held by the Plaintiff by assignment, has/have filed with this court a complaint for determination of Defendant's/Defendants' Servicemembers status. If you now are, or recently have been, in the active military service of the United States of America, then you may be entitled to the benefits of the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act. If you object to a foreclosure of the above mentioned property on that basis, then you or your attorney must file a written appearance and answer in this court at Three Pemberton Square, Boston, MA 02108 on or before November 27, 2017 or you will be forever barred from claiming that you are entitled to the benefits of said Act. Witness, JUDITH C. CUTLER Chief Justice of said Court on October 12, 2017. Attest: Deborah J. Patterson Recorder 201606-0492-PRP
I, Melissa Lakavich, am seeking a legal divorce from: Lyndsay Lakavich last known residing in West Springfield, MA. Multiple attempts have been made to contact and initiate divorce proceedings, with no results. This publication serves as notice for the Court so that they may grant a legal divorce.
LEGAL NOTICES
LEGAL NOTICES
October 26, 2017 November 2, 9, 2017
October 26, 2017
MORTGAGEE'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
By virtue and in execution of the Power of Sale contained in a certain mortgage given by ARTHUR P. MADRID and ARTHUR W. MADRID, SR. to UNITED BANK, and now held by UNITED BANK, Successor to Rockville Bank by merger, dated February 4, 2009, recorded at Hampden County Registry of Deeds in Book 17637, Page 232, of which mortgage the undersigned is the present holder, for breach of the conditions of said mortgage and for the purpose of foreclosing, the same will be sold at Public Auction at 2:00 p.m., on Friday, the 1st day of December, 2017, on the premises below described all and singular the premises described in said mortgage, said premises being therein described substantially as follows, to wit:
THE TRIAL COURT PROBATE AND FAMILY COURT Hampden Probate and Family Court 50 State Street Springfield, MA 01103 (413)748-7758 Docket No. HD17C0230CA NOTICE OF PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME In the Matter of: Mark Edward Jarrett, Jr.
Of: Westfield, MA This notice will run for 2 consecutive weeks beginning on OctoTo all persons interested in petiber 19, 2017 and ending on tion described: November 2, 2017. 361 SOUTHAMPTON ROAD, A petition has been presented WESTFIELD, MA 01085 by Mark E Jarrett, Jr. requesting Response is required by Novemthat: PARCEL 1: The land in Westber 2, 2017. Mark Edward Jarrett, Jr. field, Hampden County, Massachusetts, being Lots 104 and b e a l l o w e d t o c h a n g e Melissa Lakavich 105 as shown on a plan of lots his/her/their name as follows: 24B Harvard St. Mark Ivan Basara. recorded in the Hampden Westfield, MA 01085 County Registry of Deeds in Book of Plans 2, Page 47, to IF YOU DESIRE TO OBJECT which reference a more particu- THERETO, YOU OR YOUR ATlar description may be had. TORNEY MUST FILE A WRITPARCEL 2: Being the parcel of TEN APPEARANCE IN SAID land beginning from the south- COURT AT: SPRINGFIELD ON October 19, 26, 2017 OR BEFORE TEN O’CLOCK IN erly line of Jupiter Avenue; THE MORNING (10:00 AM) ON: LEGAL NOTICE t h e n c e s o u t h e r l y a l o n g 11/21/2017. Southampton Road, one hunTOWN OF MONTGOMERY dred feet and six inches (100 ft. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING and 6 inches) to center of block; WITNESS, Hon. Barbara M Hyland, T h e M o n t g o m e r y B o a r d o f thence easterly in line with cen- First Justice of this Court. Health will hold a public hearing ter of block to the easterly of the former Spring- Date: October 24, 2017 on Friday, November 3, 2017 at boundary field R.R. right of way; 7:30 PM in the Town Hall to disSuzanne T. Seguin cuss changing the Board of thence northerly along the eastRegister of Probate Health requirement to have the erly boundary of the former BOH Inspector Agent present to Springfield R.R. right of way to witness Title V Septic System In- the southerly line of Jupiter Avenue; spections. October 26, 2017
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thence westerly along the southerly line of Jupiter Avenue to the place of beginning, including that portion of the former Springfield R.R right of way extending to center of Jupiter Avenue. For further description reference may be had to Plan of Eden Park recorded in the Hampden County Registry of Deeds, Book of Plans 2, Page 47. Being the same premises conveyed to the mortgagors herein by deed of Arthur Madrid and Ronald S. Madrid recorded with the Hampden County Registry of Deeds, (Book 17637, Page 228.)
NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING Notice is hereby given that a Special Meeting of the City Council will be held on Thursday, November 2, 2017 at 5:45 PM in the City Council Chamber, Municipal Building, Westfield, MA, for the following purpose:
• CONTINUED PUBLIC
HEARING on a petition submit-
ted by Councilor Figy for a Zone Change at 91 and 115 West SilIncluding all rents, issues and ver Street and 82, 84 and 86 p r o f i t s t h e r e o f ( p r o v i d e d , Court Street from Residence A however, that the Mortgagor to Medical Services District. shall be entitled to collect and
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retain the said rents, issues and profits until default hereunder), and all fixtures now or hereafter attached to or used in connection with the premises herein described.
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The above premises will be sold subject to and with the benefit of all restrictions, easements, improvements, outstanding tax titles, municipal or other public taxes, assessments, liens, or claims in the nature of liens and condominium common charges, and existing encumbrances of record created prior to the mortgage, whether or not reference to such restrictions, easements, improvements, liens or encumbrances is made in the deed, if any. Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000) will be required to be paid in cash or by certified check by the purchaser at the time and place of sale as earnest money, the balance to be paid in cash within twenty (20) business days of the date of sale. Buyer shall also pay directly to the auctioneer, Aaron Posnik & Co., Inc., a buyer’s premium equal to Five percent (5%) of the purchase price. In the event that the successful bidder at the foreclosure sale shall default in purchasing the within described property according to the terms of this Notice of Sale and/or the terms of the Memorandum of Sale executed at the time of the foreclosure, the Mortgagee reserves the right to sell the property by Foreclosure Deed to the next highest qualified bidder provided that the next highest qualified bidder shall deposit with Mortgagee's attorneys, Doherty, Wallace, Pillsbury and Murphy, P.C., the amount of the required deposit as set forth herein within three (3) business days after receiving written notice of default of the previous highest bidder and title shall be conveyed to said next highest qualified bidder within thirty (30) calendar days of said written notice. The Mortgagee further reserves the right, at its option, and within its sole discretion, to purchase the property for the amount of the next highest qualified bid, or to reschedule the foreclosure sale under its power of sale contained in the mortgage.
Brent B. Bean II, President, City Council A true copy, Attest: Karen M. Fanion, City Clerk/Clerk of Council
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Cadence Aerospace Tell Tool Operations, a leading supplier to the Aerospace and Defense Industries, is looking for qualified individuals to join our high-performance team. Tell Tool is in need of qualified individuals with Aerospace manufacturing experience. Cadence Aerospace offers competitive wages, shift differential & excellent benefits: Sign on Bonus based on skill set, 10 paid holidays, vacation/personal time, medical, dental, vision, FSA, 401k, performance bonus, STD/LTD insurance, tuition reimbursement and career opportunities throughout North America. Burr Hand: Ability to use hand/motorized Deburr equip. & work to fine finishes required by customers. Must be able to work independently w/minor supervision. 5+ yrs. exp. deburring complex aerospace parts. Bridgeport Dept.: Honing/lapping and General Bridgeport. 5+ yrs. exp. Assembly: Must be able to assemble products w/established standards using hand & assembly tools, follow instructions from work orders, prints and verbal orders. 5+ yrs. exp. CNC Machinist: Capable of set up, operation & inspection of parts on 5 axis CNC lights out machining centers. 2+ yrs. exp. Final Inspector: Quality Inspector – Responsible for conducting final inspection of complex aerospace parts. DSQR certification a plus. Please complete your application on-line at: www.cadenceaerospace.com
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Other terms to be announced at the sale. UNITED BANK, BY Gregory M. Schmidt Its Attorney Doherty, Wallace, Pillsbury and Murphy, P.C., Attorneys One Monarch Place, Suite 1900 Springfield, MA 01144-1900
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PELLET STOVES (2)
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SNOWPLOWING A-1 SNOWPLOWING Affordable Building Contractor Residential & Light Commercial Westfield Only 22 Years Experience Call Dave 413-568-6440
PROPERTY MAINTENANCE Lawn care, yard clean-ups, skid steer work, side-walks, tree work. BEST PRICING! 860-818-1703
WESTFIELD: 354 Root Rd., Sun, Oct. 29th, 10AM-3PM. Barn Sale! One Day. Antique Furniture, Dining Room Set, Household Items, Collectibles, Art. NO EARLY BIRDS!
GARAGE RENTAL in Westfield. For car storage only. $75/month. Available November 1st. Call 413-568-5905
APARTMENT 5 ROOM, 3 bedroom, completely renovated Westfield/Russell area, country setting. NEW stove, refrigerator and heating unit. Large yard, parking. $975 p/month. No pets please. Call today, won't last. Available October 1. (413)348-3431
WESTFIELD: 1 Bedroom, Kitchen & Bath; Utilities included. $700 p/month, no pets. 1st/Last/Security. 413-250-4811
HOUSE RENTAL
STORAGE
OPEN HOUSE
STORAGE
Sat Oct 21 9:00am-11:00pm
Camper, Boat, Trailer outdoor storage yard. Year-round discounts. Safe and secure. Lockhouse Rd. Westfield, MA JML 413-575-8900
TRUCK SERVICE
Sun Oct 29 11:30am-2:00pm 3 bedroom Cape-style Home. Located in Private Country setting. Walk to Stanley Park. No pets. $1,200.00 per month Call: Dianna 413.530.7136
TOP TRUCK SERVICES CORP. Family Owned Servicing Western Mass since 1998
Truck & Trailer Repair We repair Pick-ups, Vans, SUVs & Campers in addition to light, medium, and heavy duty diesel trucks. NAPA Truck Service Budget Truck Rental Location 24-Hour Emergency Service Fleet Repair MA Inspection Station "No truck or job too big or too small" 165 Bliss St. West Springfield, MA
413-788-6787 top-truck.com
TREE SERVICE American Tree & Shrub: Removal, pruning, bucket/crane work. Stump grinding, light excavation and tree planting. Firewood Available Fully Insured, Free Estimates. 24-hour Emergency Services. Veteran Owned 40 yrs. Experience 413-569-0469
UPHOLSTERY KEITH'S UPHOLSTERY & REPAIRS 30+ years experience for home or business. Discount off all fabrics. Get quality workmanship at a great price. Free pickup and delivery. Call (413)562-6639.
WINDOW CLEANING
CRYSTAL CLEAR WINDOWS
PROPERTY MAINTENANCE
WESTFIELD 336 Papermill Rd., Sat/Sun, October 28th/29th, 9AM-3PM. Furniture, Dishwasher, File Cabinet, Household and More!
STORAGE
floram@thewestfieldnewsgroup.com • BUSINESS DIRECTORY • To Advertise call 413-562-4181 Ext. 118 FIREWOOD
WESTFIELD: 20 Scenic Road, Friday/Saturday, Oct. 27th/28th, 9AM-3PM. LOTS TO SEE!
WESTFIELD: 77 Colony Cir., Sat., Oct. 28th, 9AM-2PM. Household, Clothes, Toys, Furniture, Fabrics.
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CHIMNEY SWEEPS
TAG SALES
Cleaned Inside & Out! Including screens and storm windows. Fully insured. Free Estimates Call Paul NOW for your FALL appointment. 413-237-2053
OFFICE SPACE WESTFIELD: Furnished office for rent, one room, 1st floor with private bathroom. $400 per month includes utilities, ample parking, security deposit required. 413-568-1957
BUSINESS PROPERTY COMMERCIAL SPACE FOR RENT 54 MAINLINE DRIVE WESTFIELD, MA 5,000 sq.ft. 220/480 volts CITY GAS & SEWER
Call (413)896-3736 LAND Building Lots for Sale Westfield: 2 Building Lots; 0 Roosevelt Ave. Reduced to $68,500 per lot. Each lot is 0.32 acres, zoned up to a 2,200 sq. ft. home. Across from WHS. Lots are fully cleaned & stumped. All utilities are available. City sewer/water. Call: 413-568-2804 or 364-2459 or 885-3070
SERVICES A1 ODD JOBS/HANDYMAN Debris removal, landscaping, SPRING yard cleanup, interior and exterior painting, power washing, basic carpentry and plumbing. All types of repair work and more. (413)562-7462